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Spill Response Resource Links

Quick Tips #369

The April 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill is the largest spill on record to date. This catastrophe skyrocketed the topic of spill response to the forefront of the public eye. Nationwide media coverage has drawn attention to this issue. However, there have always been spills of varying sizes, ranging from a small workplace spill to a larger spill on a highway or railroad. It is important to be aware of the requirements for response, coordination and cleanup.

Laws enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) are essential to help secure the safety of our most valuable environmental resources as well as ensuring the safety of those whose job it is to respond and clean up in the event of a spill. It is important to know where information can be found when a spill of any size happens—even the smallest spill can have significant impact.

Find even more information you can use to help make informed decisions about the regulatory issues you face in your workplace every day. View all Quick Tips Technical Resources at www.grainger.com/quicktips.

Think Safety. Think Grainger.® Grainger has the products, services and resources to help keep employees safe and healthy while operating safer facilities. You’ll also find a network of safety resources that help you stay in compliance and protect employees from hazardous situations. Count on Grainger for lockout tagout, fall protection equipment, confined space products, safety signs, personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency response and so much more!

Please Note:The content in this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only. This publication is not a substitute for review of the applicable government regulations and standards, and should not be construed as legal advice or opinion. Readers with specific compliance questions should refer to the cited regulation or consult with an attorney.